Grab and Go Cranberry Granola Bars

Name: Grab and Go Cranberry Granola Bars
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 c. old-fashioned oats; 1/2 c. honey; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 2 tbsp. water; 2 large egg whites; 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. wheat germ; 3/4 c. chopped walnuts; 3/4 c. dried cranberries

Published: Nov 10, 2014

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Yields:

16

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

215

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With this simple and delicious DIY granola bar recipe on hand, you won't ever be tempted to skip breakfast again.

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Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. water
2 large egg whites
2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line pan with foil, leaving 2-inch overhang; spray foil. Spread 2 cups old-fashioned oats on plate; microwave on high, in 1-minute intervals, 4 to 5 minutes or until fragrant and golden, stirring occasionally. Let cool. In large bowl, whisk honey, vegetable oil, water, egg whites, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well blended. Fold in oats and toasted wheat germ, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries; transfer to prepared pan. Using wet hands, press into even layer.
2. Step 2Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan on wire rack. Using foil, transfer to cutting board; cut into 16 bars. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 1 month.